Signs of spring are everywhere We are lucky enough to live in a tiny village Surrounded by fields and farmland We have been going on daily walks in the surrounding area for a year now And it looks like we … Continue reading
My Bea, age 6 Is crazy for cats She loves to read about them Collects cuddly cats And I think would love a real cat of her own Bea also has struggled with lockdown More than our other children Esther … Continue reading
Three friends Two sides One memory Inspired by a true story The story starts with three young children The best of friends Celebrating a ninth birthday on top of the world Such innocence, such joy The only way is down … Continue reading
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It has been 8 years since our baby Tilda died And in that time I have not been able to read a single adult book I have bought books and been bought books But have not felt able to read … Continue reading
Today I am sharing four favourite books of mine and William’s We are linguaphiles We love learning about language and languages We love collecting new words, interesting words and learning about their origins We both enjoy learning other languages including … Continue reading
This is a collaborative post Whether working from home is just a temporary solution, or your current employer has taken the decision to make home-working a permanent fixture, we’ve all had to adapt to the current climate incredibly quickly. You … Continue reading
Over the last twelve months As a family We have not really left our village and the surrounding countryside We have walked well over 1000km And we know all the footpaths in the area Throughout the last twelve months we … Continue reading
“There really are places in the heart you don’t even know exist until you love a child.” Anne Lamott If you are looking for a book to give to your son or daughter this Valentine’s Day Then these two incredibly … Continue reading
In our our topsy turvy world There are three things our children need from us To know that they are loved by their family and friends Even those they have not seen for a while To know that they are … Continue reading